Food policy and dietary change.

There are a range of government food policies at national and international level. Overall, their aims are diverse but all will have an impact on women and thus impact on the developmental origins of adult disease through their role as mothers of future generations. The present paper describes the approach of the Food Standards Agency to help consumers choose, cook and eat healthy safe food by influencing individuals, products and the food environment. Examples of activity at the national, local and international level are used to demonstrate this approach.